Playlist Transfer Workaround

[tbus...@gapdigital.com]

Wondering if any clever workarounds exist for moving Playlists.  As outlined in the SM Docs, they are associated with a database.  When that database is rebuilt (new sounds added for example) the Playlists do not move forward.  

I believe the SERVER product will allow moving playlists.  Large expense for this objective, but not ruled out...  In the meantime, trying to create a workaround and wondering if anyone has attempted the same.

Here's the rather clunky workflow I have at the moment:

Use DB that includes playlists

Via the Admin Metadata Editor, add a "_____Playlist" name to an unused metadata field (I'm using "Tape") for all sounds in the playlist.

Embed meta data for selected Records

Repeat for all Playlists using distinctive playlist tags

Create New Database

Scan entire archive

Use Advanced Search to locate and populate via the tag created for each playlist

Create Playlist

Drag results into Playlist

For episodic and series work, the Playlists are very helpful and worth the effort.  Interested to hear if I'm missing something in terms of workflow.

Thanks!

Todd Busteed

GAP Digital

SM v4.5Pro v224

[Nathaniel Reichman]

I’m a huge playlist user and find them absolutely essential for episodic work, especially music editing. I like your metadata solution. Our team simply copies the (4) files in Application Support when moving a database. Clunky, but effective. We’ve never had any problems with playlists when adding media to databases, so maybe I don’t fully understand your problem.

Nathaniel Reichman

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[tbus...@gapdigital.com]

Hi Nathaniel,

Spot on... If you're adding new sounds to the existing DB, everything stays put.  In my case though, I've added a significant amount of sounds and collectively made quite a few metadata tweaks to the point where if felt like a good idea to rescan the SFX Library.  Hence, the need to wrestle around the playlists.  

And with multiple seats of SM, and the need to scan fresh from other rooms (so that paths are accurate) tying the playlist framework into the metadata means I have the ability to build the playlists in other rooms.

Todd